This is probably the wrong forums but I will give it a shot. The reason I put it here because my questions are for people who code/develop specifically.
Basically I am returning to college this summer to pursue a degree in computer science. I'd like to use it to one to develop games and/or software post graduation. The problem I foresee is job outlook. Most of my friends who majored in comp sci are all IT. None of them actually code. According to some statistics (Occupation Profile - America's Career InfoNet) its a growing job that pays pretty well. Ofc there are other software jobs, I am just using this as a quick example. The website makes it seem like there are tons of these jobs out there but everyone I talk to works IT. Here are a few questions I have for those who do code for a living and/or majored in comp sci.
Does this pay scale seem accurate (average pay $40+ an hour)?
Besides a degree, do i need experience or some kind of portfolio to really get a good coding job?
I am willing to relocate, so location is not a problem but did you guys have a hard time finding a job?
Any suggestions? I am usingO*NET OnLinefor research on the various jobs in programming and development.
Just a quick FYI i have about 90 semester hours already. I was majoring in Physics before I took a break from school to let my wife finish. Money is not a problem. I have a full ride to my degree via Gi Bill. Thanks!
Basically I am returning to college this summer to pursue a degree in computer science. I'd like to use it to one to develop games and/or software post graduation. The problem I foresee is job outlook. Most of my friends who majored in comp sci are all IT. None of them actually code. According to some statistics (Occupation Profile - America's Career InfoNet) its a growing job that pays pretty well. Ofc there are other software jobs, I am just using this as a quick example. The website makes it seem like there are tons of these jobs out there but everyone I talk to works IT. Here are a few questions I have for those who do code for a living and/or majored in comp sci.
Does this pay scale seem accurate (average pay $40+ an hour)?
Besides a degree, do i need experience or some kind of portfolio to really get a good coding job?
I am willing to relocate, so location is not a problem but did you guys have a hard time finding a job?
Any suggestions? I am usingO*NET OnLinefor research on the various jobs in programming and development.
Just a quick FYI i have about 90 semester hours already. I was majoring in Physics before I took a break from school to let my wife finish. Money is not a problem. I have a full ride to my degree via Gi Bill. Thanks!